Photographer's Note

Another photo taken from the same area as my last posting, with the view looking across Gresmere,
Grasmere is a charming village right in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Within easy reach are the honeypot towns of Ambleside, Keswick, Hawkshead, Coniston, Bowness and Windermere.
Grasmere lake lies to the south of the village around which there are some gentle walks for those that prefer the lower ground. For those that prefer a greater challenge, in Grasmere you're centrally situated for taking on the craggy peaks of the Scafell Pikes, Helvellyn, Skiddaw and the Langdale Pikes.
Grasmere was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth; today you can visit two of his former homes - Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount. Also in the centre of Grasmere is St. Oswalds Church, the churchyard of which contains the Wordsworth family graves.

I DEADICATE THIS PHOTO TO Philippe Schillings FROM BELGIUM, AS THIS IS THE SHOT THAT HE DESCRIBED IN THE CRITIQUED HE OFFERED TO MY LAST POSTING.

Hi Wilson,
even if weather wasn´t too good here you managed to get a wonderful image! The boats in the foreground look great and same goes for the ducks on the right hand side, which is a great detail. Looks like a typical Britain landscape, very nice!

A wonderfully moody image, so typical of the Lake District. You've done well to hold the detail in the cloud. The boats provide good, bright foreground interest, whilst the white building in the background still draws the eye into the picture.

I like the scenery, it brings a nice peaceful mood inside with those boats in front. Strange names they have ;-)
Light was not your best friend here, it could use some sunshine or an extra boost on the colour saturation, but the scenery it self is really nice. Never been there, but the place looks very inviting...

Hi Wilson,
Wonderful strong natural colors and a stunning reflection to the foreground boats with beautiful subtle spring time scenery in the background.
Looks like a very tranquil setting for a peaceful boat ride.
Regards,Tom

A very pleasant view full of serenity, of peacefull. The colours of the three boats in the Fg arise very well. These boats in the FG give a great prospect to the hill in the BG. Composition well balanced in differents plans. The two ducks give an interetsing element of life.
Have a good WE,
Roger

Hello Wilson,
A beautiful well composed scene. The foreground boats bring a sense of depth as well as adding a splash of colour to offset the unkind sky. I like the overall range of tones. Very good sharpness.

Hi, Wilson.
Your latest was excellent, this one in my opinion is even better. Once again you made great use of the available light and carefully built up another lovely composition. It all looks extremely well balanced, with those brilliant colors upfront counteracted by the green in the distance to provide great depth of field and overall visual interest. Good job! Happy Easter, buddy. I'll be seeing you,
Fulvio.

A peacefull landscape indeed !
The yellow and orange boats in the FG contrast perfectly with the blue-grey (great!) of water and give a real depth to your composition. Job well done. TFS.
Happy easter in England.
Friendly yours.
Guy.

Hi, Wilson. Thanks for the dedication. It makes me blush. Ad yes, this is really what I was thinking of when I commented on your last picture. The boats offer a good colourful foreground giving a good depth to the image and contrast well with the dark water and the fells. Very nice scenery.
Happy Easter to you and your family,
Philippe

Hi Wilson. Great photo, very tranquil with the boats and ducks quietly bobbing on the calm waters. The rings of ripples give this scene just enough movement. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Hope you are having a good Easter WE, Paul.

Wilson Happy Easter to you. I trust you are enjoying today. This second photo in this series is a little more appealing to me than the previous one. Lovely balance and composition here and nice added color with the boats.

Hello Wilson,
Thank you for sharing such charming scenery from the Lake! so calm and peaceful atmosphere!
good pov with nice fg perspective and a distance view at far! the boats colour makes a nice colour contrast as well!
thanks for the informative notes
A happy Easter, my friend!
Tony

Hi Wilson.
A lovely lakeside scene in late winter/early spring light. The white house on the slope behind and the ducks' ripples provide the highlights in this tranquil setting. The coloured boats are obviously for hire, and the water looks still enough for even a novice rower. The photo has a good sense of depth. Nicely done, and good note.
Regards,
Andrew

Hi Wilson,
Nice compo with the small boats and ducks balancing the FG well, a pleasant hilly landscape does a good BG. I also like the contrasted light under this overcast sky...
Greetings from Thailand
Laurent

Nice example that you don't need to go in China or in France for amazing pictures. You meet them skill in your Cumbria. Tree colors of boats and two ducks are so welcome in this nice landscape. The spring is smiling - that could be your message.

The reflections in the water are assets to the composition. The point of view takes our eyes toward the house in the background which is giving depth to the photo. The cloudy sky has a special effect on the colors of the scenery. have a nice day.

The names of these boats are original... Another point of view just as relaxing and enjoyable as your previous photo. I love the balance of the image and the contrast with the colorful foreground. Beautiful glance, thank you Wilson.

Hello Wilson,
So picturesque! It is a fine composition with very attractive colors and many wonderful details holding my attention, e.g., the names on the boats and the ducks. The atmosphere is conveyed perfectly.
Kind regards,
Betty

Hi Wilson,
I almost missed this one. It's a very attractive view, in a much subtle way, because it's everything but stunning. It perspires an amazing sense of peace. I find it extremely well composed, taking good profit of the colour punch of the boats, the tranquillity evoked by the ducks and the discreet but great visual harmony. I bet that with such apparently boring light, which actually looks beautiful in the photo, most of us wouldn't be able to get anything worth.
Regards, José.

Seems like a pleasant place to spend some time!
The boats, the ducks and the nice surroundings, all is inviting...
A well balanced composition with good details, not the brightest light but the colours come out well!

Hi Wilson,
A very pleasant view over the lake with this calm and peaceful atmosphere. The little pier is very well placed on the left hand side along with the colourful boats. A nice view on the hills on the other side of the water as well. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Oh my, Wilson,
this is just as nice as the last one from here. Perfectly composed with those three colorful boats at the pier contrasting with the more subdued colors all around. I love the way the eye goes from the boats across the water and up those great hills. The white structure is a nice drawing point, too and the balance is wonderful. Great shot!! Many thanks and warm regards,
Shelly

Hi Wilson,
I love the way you feature the Misty Dancer, Annie & Water Gypsy and their reflections in the placid lake. It invites one to climb aboard and explore the far shore. Very interesting detail in the note as well.
HLJ, Pat

Hi Wilson,
Beautiful composition here. Such a peaceful and tranquil setting with the little boat waiting for us to take it out for a ride. The couple of duck disturbing the calm water, creating a lovely ripples. Really beautify and lovely colors. tfs.
Way

Hello Wilson
The boats do have interesting names! Like how their colours especially of the two boats in front provide a splash of colour. Nice hill in the BG with the lovely houses. Even in the low light, the picture is beautiful...wonder how fine this would look in good sunlight
Regards
Angshu

Hi Wilson,
I like this soft colors and light on the photo. The landscape is lovely with three boats on the lake in the foreground and surrounding hills in the background. It's a very nice peaceful place to enjoy the outdoors.
Best regards,
Zbigniew

Hello Wilson,
wonderful composition with a well chosen POV and good quality. Although the weather was not on your side you have realized your picture with beautiful colours (especially on the perfectly placed boats). A peaceful scene and a lovely shot.
Best wishes,
Helmut